© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Queen Victoria
2019 year| Gold (.9167) | 7.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GIP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#403171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Veiled Head Portrait of Queen Victoria facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA · DEI · GRA · BRITT · REGINA · FID · DEF · IND · IMP ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Queen Victoria) 2019 coin from Gibraltar is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria depicted on the obverse side of the coin. This is a nod to the fact that Queen Victoria was the monarch when the Sovereign coin was first introduced in 1817, and Queen Elizabeth II is the current monarch. This design element sets the coin apart from other Sovereign coins and makes it a distinctive and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
